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New Simulations Trace the First Stars in Today’s Cosmic Chemical Fingerprints

Fresh simulations are giving astronomers a more detailed picture of how the universe’s first stars may have shaped the chemical makeup still found in ancient stars today. The work strengthens the link between cosmic dawn and the “chemical fossils” preserved in the Milky Way, offering a new route to study the earliest chapter of star formation.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Workplace equality must be built, not declared, says Charu Sinha in Hyderabad

An equal workplace cannot be created by announcement alone and must instead be built by identifying and correcting the inequalities embedded in everyday systems, DG Charu Sinha said in Hyderabad on Saturday. Speaking at a panel on inclusive workspaces, she urged institutions to make exclusion visible, amplify women's voices and confront the subtle biases that continue to shape access to leadership, recognition and pay.

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National Governance & Policy8h ago

China's Local Governments Race to Turn AI Video Into a New Industrial Engine

China is rapidly transforming AI-generated video from a niche creative tool into a state-backed industry, with cities from Shenzhen to Beijing offering subsidies, cheap rent and computing support to lure filmmakers and startups. The push mirrors Beijing's broader industrial policy model, but early signs of overcapacity and falling prices suggest the sector may soon face the same pressures that have hit other heavily subsidized industries.

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India Sports & Cricket9h ago

AFI Demands Answers After Jyothi Yarraji, Praveen Chhitravel Pull Out of Asian Games Events

The Athletics Federation of India has launched a sharp inquiry after hurdler Jyothi Yarraji and triple jumper Praveen Chhitravel failed to compete in their Asian Games events in Nagoya on Saturday. AFI spokesperson Adille Sumariwalla said the federation had been assured both athletes were fit to start, calling the late withdrawals "unacceptable" and insisting someone must be held answerable.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Review Finds Security Lapses at Utah Campus Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed

An independent review has concluded that Utah Valley University and event organizers made a series of security missteps before conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead on campus last year. The report says the university failed to complete a proper written security assessment and event action plan, while coordination with Kirk's private security team broke down in the run-up to the outdoor appearance.

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World Politics & Diplomacy8m ago

White House Bars CNN From Air Force One Trip as Trump Escalates Media Clash

The White House has barred CNN from travelling with President Donald Trump on Air Force One for a trip to Tennessee, intensifying an already volatile confrontation between the administration and major news organizations. The move comes days after a federal judge said Trump's restrictions on some outlets were likely unconstitutional and after the White House briefly restored access to regular television coverage.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Kratom, the 'Gas Station Heroin' Raising Alarm in the U.S., Draws Fresh Scrutiny After Student Deaths

Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant sold widely in the United States as a supplement, is facing renewed scrutiny after investigators found packaged kratom in the possession of two deceased University of Mississippi students. While officials have not attributed the deaths to the substance, the episode has intensified warnings about a product that is legal in some states, unregulated at the federal level and increasingly available in convenience stores, petrol stations and vape shops. Advocates describe it as a pain-relief lifeline; critics warn that its opioid-like effects and inconsistent contents can make it dangerous.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Pope Leo XIV Hails Youth 'Energy and Commitment' as 700,000 Pack Paris Mass

Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 700,000 worshippers to an open-air Mass in Paris, praising young Catholics for the "enthusiasm, energy and commitment" they bring to the Church. The event, staged on the Place de la Concorde during his four-day visit to France, blended religious pageantry with political symbolism, as senior French figures and presidential hopefuls looked on.

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Society, Crime & Public Affairs8h ago

'Neagley' Review: A Lean, Jolly Good Comfort Watch That Lets Maria Sten Lead

Amazon Prime Video's new Reacher spin-off, Neagley, arrives as a brisk, self-contained crime thriller that keeps Alan Ritchson's Reacher at the edges while putting Maria Sten's Frances Neagley firmly at the center. Built around a personal mystery, a quirky investigative team and a suitably twisty conspiracy, the series aims less for reinvention than for dependable, high-velocity entertainment.

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Space Exploration & Commercial Space11h ago

Nor'easter Batters U.S. Northeast With Flooding, Outages and Emergency Declarations

A powerful nor'easter is sweeping across the northeastern United States, bringing coastal flooding, strong winds, heavy rain and widespread travel disruption from Virginia to Maine. New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergency as officials warn of dangerous inundation, power outages and worsening conditions tied to Saturday's full moon.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10h ago

AI's Blue-Collar Boom Is Creating High-Paying Jobs — and a New Backlash Risk

The AI revolution is not only threatening jobs; it is also creating a fast-growing labor market for electricians, welders, pipefitters, HVAC technicians and other skilled trades needed to build and run data centers. But as the physical footprint of AI expands, rising costs, local resistance and regulatory friction could slow the very infrastructure boom now fueling blue-collar hiring.

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Global Society & Public Affairs4h ago

US Lawmaker Moves to End Border Surveillance Tower Program After Death Toll Report

A Democratic congresswoman is preparing legislation to terminate the U.S. border surveillance tower program after an investigation found more than 1,050 deaths occurred within the towers' advertised range between 2015 and early 2026. Rep. Delia Ramirez says the billion-dollar system has failed to deliver safety and instead reflects a broader architecture of militarized border enforcement that she wants dismantled.

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